Care of asylum seekers and refugees

Top Rated5(2 reviews)

This course provides practical guidance on supporting asylum seekers and refugees within UK healthcare settings. Learners will explore the unique health and wellbeing challenges faced by people seeking sanctuary, including the impact of trauma, cultural differences, and communication barriers. The course also introduces low-resource, patient-centred approaches that can be applied effectively in primary care environments.

9 Modules1 hour
£169£0
Care of asylum seekers and refugees

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Understand the healthcare rights and entitlements available to asylum seekers and refugees in the UK
  • Communicate more effectively with patients through the appropriate use of interpreters
  • Apply the basic principles of a trauma-informed approach in healthcare settings
  • Recognise key considerations when documenting human rights concerns and experiences within primary care practice.

Modules

Module 1

Understanding the Challenges Faced by Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Module 2

Overview of the UK Asylum System

Module 3

Healthcare Rights and NHS Access for People Seeking Sanctuary

Module 4

Effective Communication Through Interpretation and Translation

Module 5

Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Module 6

Safeguarding and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals

Module 7

Recording and Reporting Human Rights Concerns

Module 8

Key Risks, Considerations, and Best Practices

Module 9

Summary

Top reviews

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sophia

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5

excellent

Posted on 28/05/2026

BA

Bayonle

User fromcare-learning

5

Was satisfying

Posted on 21/10/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers asylum processes, NHS healthcare access, safeguarding, trauma-informed care, interpreting services, human rights abuses, and supporting refugees and asylum seekers in primary care settings.

Yes, learners will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the Care of asylum seekers and refugees course.

To register, sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. New users can create an account at care-learning.com.

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, carers, support workers, and anyone involved in supporting refugees, asylum seekers, or people seeking sanctuary.